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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of our loss. Emily Ann Almond (Gray) passed
away on Friday morning, March 10th, at Maria Hospital with her family at her side. An active,
healthy- and young-looking woman at the age of 85, she sadly left us far too soon She
leaves behind her husband of 65 years, Peter Almond and her children: Debbie (Barry), Judy (Peter), Sandy (Rob),
David (Gina), Tanya (Charlie) and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed
by all including her surviving siblings:Verna, Betty, Eleanor and John and her many nieces and nephews who
loved their Auntie Em.

Mom was born in Bathurst NB, the youngest daughter in a big family of eleven children, growing up on a
family farm. At the tender age of 15 and with 1 small suitcase she boarded a train to Montreal to build
her future. She initially stayed with her sister Marg, took a typing course and found various jobs
eventually working at Northern Electric where she met Dad, and the rest is history. They raised their 5
children in Chateauguay QC. Always happiest in the country, Mom and Dad finally settled in their Almond
family heritage home in Shigawake in later years.

We share this ode to our Mom, written by Emily's daughters:



Emily in Motion
Rushing to and fro.
Lots to do and places to go.
Beds to make and bread to bake.
House to clean and children to wean.
Flowers to seed and garden to weed.
Up at dawn - power switch on.

My mother seemed to be in perpetual motion. She spent her days in service to her family. She was selfless, dedicated, devoted, and she loved us all with great abundance. She taught us to care for each other and because of that I’m fortunate to have a steadfast loving bond with my sisters and brother. She would be pleased to know that we are leaning on each other now during this incredibly sad time.

My mom was creative, she liked to draw and paint. She sketched a picture of me, using charcoal and lead pencil. It was very good, I often thought how far she could have gone had she had the opportunity to pursue that passion. The framed sketch hangs in my room, and I treasure it now more than ever. She was a great conversationalist. Growing up my friends enjoyed coming to our place and talking to my mom. I always heard - man, your mom’s great! As an adult I enjoyed our evening and weekend chats. I will miss them. Favorite topics being next year’s flower garden, new recipes or decorating ideas. The best times were giggle fests when we laughed at silly things; my mom had a great sense of humor, and she was fun to be around.

She loved music and dancing. Often heard singing along to CCR or The Band while working in the kitchen. Feet taping in beat while peeling, hips swinging while chopping and sashaying between stove and fridge. Maybe that passion was the secret spice that made every meal delicious. She loved wearing the color and sparkly jewelry; we often teased her saying she must be part crow.
She was not only kind to people but fury and feathered friends too. Leftovers always brought to the hill by the dining room window, bird feeders kept full. Morning coffee watching her ‘’hummers’’ fly by was a favorite pastime.

She loved us deeply. Never did a call or text end without an "I love you" or telling us we were special, or beautiful, or smart. I mourn this future without having her in it. I’ll miss her encouragement and companionship.
I see you mom; I see you in the siblings and myself left behind. I will remember and celebrate you always and every day because you were simply put - lovely.

Please take note that further information will follow concerning the Celebration of live in the spring.